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Aloha friends of Kawaiahao,

May God’s blessings be evident to you this day and spur you to love Him even more. May His faith-fulness, peace and compassion be our companion every day to cause us to be more like Jesus.

October for many pastors is like the calm before the storm. There will be a flurry of activity begin-ning in November and it will not let up until after Easter. If Na Kahu or Na Hoahanau is not careful, in April we will feel spent, exhausted and used. Christ did not come to give us more activity and burn us out. He came to bring us hope, encouragement and life everlasting. To guard against burn out in the next five months, I would like to offer a few suggestions in the next months that have helped me to fight off the temptation to do more, spend minimal time with Jesus and accomplish less.

Beginning this month, if you haven’t already, make a solid commitment to spend focused time in prayer with Jesus everyday. I have asked you to consider 10 minutes every day in prayer, but I would like to add a few more suggestions for your 10 minutes.

1. Pick the same place. There is something about going to the same place that ushers me into God’s Pres-ence sometimes involuntarily. No matter what time of day I am in my location of quiet with Jesus, I automati-cally have a conversation with Him.

2. Pick the same time. I set the same time every day for my sharing with Jesus. It’s a standard appointment and nothing can replace that time. I do visit with Jesus throughout the day, but these times are not regular. I have one regular, specific appointed time and the rest are times of need, advice or panic.

3. Pick silence. When I pray each day too many times I do all of the talking. I have learned that it is even more important to listen and give Jesus an opportunity to speak to me. Sometimes He speaks to me through the scriptures. Sometimes I hear His voice of conviction urging me. Sometimes I hear His voice of sup-port. One thing is sure. I cannot hear Jesus if I’m always talking.

I hope this helps you to begin this season on the right foot. If you have questions, ask your new friends in your 40 Days of Purpose group. If you are still looking for a group, call the office and we’ll be glad to hook you up.

Here’s to a successful season of loving Jesus and not allowing activity to crowd out Our Lord.

Blessings,

Kahu Curt Kekuna

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"No one can serve

two masters. Either

he will hate the one

and love the other,

or he will be devoted

to the one and

despise the other.

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both God and

Money.” NIV

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Mission Statement

Kawaiaha`o Church honors and affirms Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Through God’s word expressed through worship, education, and mission, we will equip God’s disciples unto faithfulness and fruitfulness. We

will clearly represent Jesus Christ to others and perpetuate our Hawaiian cultural heritage. Adopted April 2007

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Aloha mai Kakou,

Here are a few clichés that have been running through my mind:

“We were created by God for God’s purposes. We are planned for God’s pleasure. We were created to worship God. The greatest mistake we can make in our lives is to miss our primary purpose. If you don’t have some-thing to die for, then you’re not really living. Your vision has not truly captured your heart until it has captured your wallet. Vision without execution is daydreaming. Countless people have seen the Cross, but few carry it. In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.”

We only have one life to live – live it well. Make a difference. Leave a legacy. Honor God. Love one another. Make disciples. If you don’t know how, it’s not too late to join us as we journey through the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

Aloha Ke Akua,

Jon

September 8th we had a fun morning learning

about the Old Testament with our facilitator, Gary

Lau, going through the memorization and hand mo-

tions which helped us to remember the events in

the Old Testament. This was quite a success we

plan to do the New Testament on Sat., Nov. 10th,

8am-noon. Prepaid registration is required. Ad-

mission is $20.00. See Arminta for more info.

We got to stretch our legs and take a short break that

morning.

Below, Gary giving us memory tips.

Eh! I tink I

get ‘em!!

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By Don Caindec

The newly renovated sanctuary basement is getting good use. In addition to the church staff, committee meetings and officers/trustees meetings, many other gatherings are already taking place. If you haven’t visited yet, you must come by. Kahu Kekuna’s office is very nicely decorated and has more room than before. The Business Office is also spacious and has an area for visitors/volunteers who need to use a com-puter.

In addition to the Pauahi Conference Room, another large meeting room was created with the donation of a large conference table and chairs from the Trotter family. The room has been dubbed the Ka`ahumanu Conference Room because of a beautiful picture of the former benefactor there.

On August 23rd the OHA Trustees visited Kawaiahao Church to review the progress of the Multi-Purpose Center Project. The Office of Hawaian Affairs is very interested in the project and has been a valuable supporter. They are espe-cially interested in the MPC’s potential to assist Hawaiian organizations and the community in the future.

An informal blessing of the basement offices took place on September 7. The blessing was arranged for and conducted by Kahu Curt Kekuna. In addi-tion to the office staff, the following guests were thanked for their participation in renovating the basement: Fred and Valerie Trotter for their Fund-raising efforts, Franklin and Jody Wong for their architectural work, and myself for managing the project.

On Saturday, September 15, the Na Iwi Committee, chaired by Kanoe Cazimero, held a historic meeting in the Pauahi Conference Room. At the meeting were Harold Hammett (Cultural Services Hawaii), Aulii Mitchell (Cultural Services Hawaii), Kai Markell (OHA) who dem-onstrated to Kawaiaha`o Cemetery `ohana the proper handling and care of na iwi kupuna (buried human remains). We believe this is a first in the islands. In addition, the demonstration was videotaped by Producer Edgy Lee of Pacific Productions for a DVD for Kawaiaha`o. The DVD can be used for future demonstrations.

R.H.S. Lee, Inc. has been selected as the Demolition Contractor. The work includes the razing of the old administration building and Likeke Hall, including removal of the old foundations. Demolition is expected to take place mid to late October. Prior to demolition, the restroom trailer will be put into operation. Also, the ice-making machine, now in the old kitchen, will be moved near the office trailer.

At the request of the State Historical Preservation Division, historic photographs of the admin building and Likeke Hall were taken by professional photographer John Williams. These photos will be preserved in the Kawaiaha`o archives. Some of them will be prominently displayed in the new MPC building.

The final construction plans are nearly complete. Bidding for the project will take place shortly thereafter. Start of construction will then be negotiated with the successful bidder.

MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER UPDATE – October 2007

Pauahi Conference Room

Ka‘ahumanu Conference Room

Pastors’ Office reception area

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Aloha Kakou,

Frank Pestana, Chair

There has been a change in the Board of Trustees since the last meeting. Pua Caindec resigned her duties as member of the board effective September 5, 2007. The Board accepted her letter at the September 19, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. A special election will be held at the next congregational meeting to elect someone to finish the rest of her term (2 ½ years). We support her decision to resign to better take care of her health and pray for her speedy recovery. Bill Ha’ole has stepped in to take over as Chair of Personnel Commit-tee. The current Board of Trustees Officers and Committee Responsibilities are as follows:

Chair Frank Pestana

Vice Chair Ross Wong

Treasurer Valerie Trotter

Secretary Mary Jane Coila

Budget and Finance Valerie Trotter

Investment Valerie Trotter

Personnel Bill Haole

The Board took the following actions since July:

1. Voted to form an ad hoc committee called the Safety and Security Committee with Ross Wong as the Chair.

2. Approved the hiring of a Full-Time Christian Education Director

3. Renewed the lease for Punana Leo O Kawaiaha`o.

4. Communicated with Queen Liliuokalani Trust to carry out the sale of Kawaiaha`o’s interest in Waikiki Banyan in accordance with the wishes of the congregation.

5. Approved the reallocation of funding for the delegation to Papua New Guinea.

6. Approved funding as appropriate in support of the building project.

7. Approved a policy for handling of Iwi on our Property.

These are very exciting times we are in. We are building a new facility while continuing to run our church. Our revenues from wed-dings are down because of this which makes it harder to support our programs. We have a lot of hard-working members and non-members who are giving of themselves to help us during these times. To all of them, I say mahalo nui loa.

Honor God, Love One Another, Make Disciples.

Aloha Ke Akua,

Frank Pestana

Chair, Board of Trustees

Joint Planning Dien Truong

Building & Grounds David Au

Cemetary / Na Iwi / Archives Bob Albin

Scholarship Bill Ha’ole

Fundraising Mary Jane Coila

School Mary Jane Coila

Wedding Bill Ha’ole

We are gearing up for the holiday season and plan to prepare “care” packages for our Hawai‘i National Guard and Hawai‘i Air National Guard soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In or-

der for this project to be a success, we need your kōkua (help). First, this project is an all-church project. Here are a list of things that we would want included in each box (200): Lauhala crosses, a child’s piece of art or craft or writing. Goodies like seed preserves, i.e. Li Hing Mui, Mango Seed; Crystal Lite Ice Tea drink mix, Green Tea tea bags, ZipLoc bags all sizes and more to come. We have since found a wholesale distributor to provide 80% of the goodies. What we really need is monetary donations, volunteers to pack and seal boxes for shipment late October. We are grateful that Kawaiaha`o has this opportunity to reach out to our community members far and away to recognize how much we appreciate the sacrifices they have given us and their loved ones. See Arminta Nishimura or Marvin Wong for more info.

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04 Akiona Funeral Services 10a-Noon

06 Pūa Foundation luncheon

7 1st Sunday, Communion, Food Drive

Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering

‘Ekolu Servants

12 Outreach Meeting, Pauahi 5:30p

13 WOK, Mānoa Heritage Center, 9:30-10:30, lunch at Waioli Tea Room

14 Ali`i Sunday, Tribute to Ka`iulani

18-20 `Aha Halawai, Hilo

21 `Ekahi Servants

40-Days Ministry Fair, 10:30a, sanctuary

28 Semi-annual Congregational meeting, 10:30- 1:00p, sanctuary

Wed 6p Adult, CE room “Ka`Euanelio Ikākau `la e Luka (Book of Luke)

Sat. 7a Men’s Bible Study, CE, Study of Romans

Sun. 7:30a Adults, Wedding Ctr Conf

“Purpose Driven Church”

7:30a Adults, Wedding Ctr lanai

“Seasons of the Spirit”

8a Adults, Trailer Conf. Room “End Times”

9a Nā Keiki, CE. Room, Study of Ruth, “God made families and wants families to love and help each other, preK-K grade.

1st-2nd gr, CE Room, Study of Elijah, We can be confident because God can be trusted

3rd-5th gr. CE Room, Journey with Jesus “visiting New Testament citites where Je-sus journeyed.”

Nā Ōpio, Wedding Ctr Conf. Room. “Blessings”, 6th-8th grade

10:30 KeAkua Built, Gym, Study of James, 9th-12th grade

Please include our Family and Friends in your Prayers

Gloria Akiona `‘Ohana, Bill Baist, Mark Blair, Agnes Borges, Charlie Bray, Wm. Buggy Bray, John Brehmer, Puanani Caindec, Sharon Compton, The Hart Family (Wond & Molly Bray Hart, Stephanie & Wendy), Mona Joy-Lum, David Kaneakua, Kahu Leilani Keanu, Eric Koga

(Donna Au’s nephew), Justin Kramer, Elaine Lucas, Mikala Magrum, Matthew Motas, Abigail Nalua‘I, Chuck Roberts, Rev Jude & Dinah Samson, Keri Koga Sarbido, Tony Vronay, Hawea Waia`u, Walter Wakinekona, Mae Wright

Our family members in the armed forces including: Jonathan Bailor, Samuel Kamuela De-Costa, Justin Honda, Jonathan Kamada, Kahi Kanahele, Craig Lapilio, Kala‘e Leong, Travis Ostrem, Judeia Sala, Blake Wong, Marvin Wong, Jr.

Thank you for your prayers!

Visit us on the WorldWideWeb www.kawaiahao.org

Fri. Hula Hālau rehearsal, 6p & 7p, women

Sat. Hula Hālau rehearsal, Christian Ed. Room, 10- 2:00 pm; 11 am Keiki; 12-2pm Adult

Sun. Choir Rehearsal, music room 8a & 10:30a Tue. Choir Rehearsal, 5pm

Thr. Bell Choir Rehearsal, bell music room, 6pm

RAE

LOMBARD of Honolulu, died September 14th. Born on the North Shore of Massa-chusetts, Ms. Lombard received her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Michigan. She taught English in New England and Europe but eventually discov-ered Hawaii and made it her home. She was an artist and Shakespear-ean scholar, with a profound love of literature, as well as a long-term member of Kawaiaha’o Church. She is survived by her three nieces; their mother, children, and grandchildren; as well as several cousins. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Massachusetts at a later date. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Notes and cards of remembrance may be sent to:

Jessica Lombard Ewen

1100 Ridgeview Lane

Bishop, Georgia 30621

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NEW/UNUSED CHRISTMAS CARDS Last Call

We are still accepting NEW/UNUSED Christmas cards for inmates at Halawa Correctional Facility to send to family and friends during the Christmas holidays. You may leave your donated greeting cards and/or calendars with the doorkeepers on Sunday or deliver them to the business or pastor office during the week.† MAHALO!

Submitted by Wailani Robins

To meet the ever increasing requests from families and the community for quality multicul-tural and bilingual education in a Hawaiian context, Kawaiaha`o Church School has long incorpo-rated traditional Hawaiian knowledge and values across all subject areas. For example, by integrat-ing such principles as aloha `āina, (love for the land) and laulima (cooperation) with western scien-tific precepts, our students are able to appreciate how Hawaiians were able to flourish in a closed ecosystem for nearly a millennium as well as how today’s Hawai`i citizens can better create global, sustainable living practices. By embracing an educational philosophy that acknowledges a native perspective while help-ing students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in our interconnected world, Kawaiaha`o Church School is furthering its broader vision of multilingualism, multiculturalism, educational excellence, a pedagogy of equity and Montessori’s focus on whole child development. Research convincingly shows that becoming bi-literate increases one’s likelihood for aca-demic success in both the target and primary languages as well as offers increased flexibility in thinking and a greater sensitivity to world languages. Additionally, it opens the door to other cul-tures and helps students understand and appreciate people from other countries. Each of these as-pects helps our students perform at high academic levels as well as develop a school culture that re-spects diversity. Kawaiaha`o Church School continues to meet and share research in the area of language ac-quisition and retention, and dual language educational environments with the assistance of a kōmike (committee) comprised of Kawaiaha`o Church leadership (Kahu Curt Kekuna), Kawaiaha`o Church School administrators and teachers, University of Hawai`i and Chaminade University Educators, Hawaiian language and culture experts. Kawaiaha`o Church School leads the State of Hawai`i in Hawaiian dual language education.

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On Sunday, September 9th Hālau Hula O Kawaiaha`o presented a mele written by Kumu Hula Ardis

Gomes welcoming all to our beloved Kawaiaha`o. It was beautifully received in praise of our Lord through song

and dance. The following are the words of the mele with its translation.

[VS 1] WELINA MAI, WELINA Welcome, Welcome

E KOMO MAI I LOKO O KEIA HALE POHAKU Enter the house of stone

`O KO KAKOU HALE NO IA, `O KAWAIAHA`O Our beloved Kawaiaha`o

KE KU HA`AHEO NEI IA I KE AO E Majestically she stands

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU, God is love

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU God is love

[VS 2] EO MAI E KAHU KEKUNA, EO MAI Kahu Kekuna, answer the call

E HO`OLOHE MAI E NA MAKAMAKA E Listen, people of Hawaii

`O KE AKUA KE ALAKA`I, KA MANA`O I`O God is the way, truth and light

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU,

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU

[VS 3] NA KAKOU E HAHAI I KONA `OLELO We share His Word

MA O NA MELE, PU NO ME KA HULA Through mele and dance

E HO`OMAIKA`I KAKOU..E HO`OMAIKA`I E Let us give praise and thanks

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU,

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU

[VS 4] PUANA `IA KO KAKOU MO`OLELO To all, our story is told

KE ALOHA NO KO KAKOU HAKU Love for the divine one

KE ALOHA NO KEKAHI I KEKAHI E Love for each other

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU,

NA KE AKUA NA MEA APAU

“He Mele No O Kawaiaha`o”

Kawaiaha`o Church vision statement:

Honor God, love one another, and make disciples. E ho`omaika`i i ke Akua, E aloha kekahi i kekahi a E ho`ohaumāna.

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Gloria Kelly, Sec/Rec

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Aloha Kahu Curt and Kahu Jon,

We just had a WONDERFUL evening to begin our 40 Days of Purpose even though only five of our ten members were pre-

sent. Four (Bob, Rollie, Sandie, and Everett) are on the Mainland and Annette was called back to work after having worked a full

day and so she could not attend. Abralette, Tommy, Christina Enoka, and Ruth Kasenberg were present with me. We started

with dinner at 6:30 and our 40 Days ran from 7:30-9:30. We had such a lively discussion going we couldn't stop. Will try to rein

the group in, but we just lost track of time. Ruth bought a book and is coming back, because she says she really likes our

group!! I'm looking forward to this group, because we each come from such varied backgrounds and yet we are all committed to

seeing growth in our church, as well as in our own lives. I feel we will have a very close-knit group, open to doing God's

Will. Next week, Sandie and Rollie have agreed to assist Bob in leading the class while I am vacationing in Florida.

Everyone is excited about the changes they see in Kawaiaha'o and wish to work toward moving forward.

God bless,

Martha Albin